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Banana Boat Sunless Summer Color Self Tanning Lotion, Deep Dark

6 fl oz (177 ml)

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Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion, Deep Dark Color. Self Adjusting Color® For a Natural-Looking Tan. Streak Free. For All Skin Tones.

Banana Boat® Summer Color™ Self-Tanning Lotion give s you a radiant, deep summer tan all year long. The Self Adjusting Color® formula lets you control the shade of your tan and allows you to achieve the deepest tan available for your skin tone. The more often you apply, the deeper your tan will become. The lotion is oil-free enriched with Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to nourish your skin, and tinted so you can see where you've applied for a perfect streak-free sunless tan every time.

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Made in Canada

Warnings
This product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. Repeated exposure of unprotected skin while tanning may increase the risk of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects to the skin even if you do not burn.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if irritation or rash appears. Keep out of reach of children.

Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Propylene Glycol, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Petrolatum, VP Dimethiconylacrylate Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Caramel, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dimethicone, Steareth 20, Steareth 2, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Lawsonia Inermis Extract (Henna)

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Loved it!

by twins mama [Verified Buyer]

in NE on 10/30/08

Pros: Creates Even Tan, Dries Quickly, Easy To Apply, Natural Tan, Not Greasy, Works Quickly

Cons: Fades Quickly, Uneven Fade

Best Uses: Body, Quick-Fix

Describe Yourself: Budget Buyer

Bottom Line: recommended

Loved it! Great color and very easy to apply

good for the price

by val

in knoxville tn on 9/26/08

Pros: Doesn't Clog Pores, Natural Tan, Works Quickly

Cons: Unnatural color on hands

Best Uses: Body, Face

Describe Yourself: Brand Buyer

Bottom Line: recommended

i apply twice to get the deep dark level of tan i want and it lasts all week. i apply it to my face every night before i go to bed,this is the only product that has worked on my face. it is unnatural color on my hands tho thats why i didnt give 5 stars. but it is a great product for the price i have used other more expinsive brands it is almost the same

I love this product

by Aunt Melli [Verified Buyer]

in Long Island, New York on 9/13/08

Pros: Creates Even Tan, Doesn't Clog Pores, Dries Quickly, Easy To Apply, Natural Tan, Not Greasy, That doesn't turn, This is the only product, Works Quickly

Best Uses: Body, Daily Use, Face, Quick-Fix

Describe Yourself: Brand Buyer

Bottom Line: recommended

I use the product daily and its the only product that doesn't make me look like an orange. It's easy to apply, it and it goes on evenly. I searched all over, in every retail store to find it. Nobody had it except [...]t and then I never found it again in the "dark tan" shade. I finally found it on this site and for the best price. I bought 2 tubes to be sure I didn't run out during the winter months.. .

The best self-tanner I've tried

by MarynTN [Verified Reviewer]

in TN on 8/22/08

Pros: Creates Even Tan, Dries Quickly, Easy To Apply, Natural Tan, Not Greasy, Works Quickly

Best Uses: Body

Describe Yourself: Quality Oriented

Bottom Line: recommended

I've tried alot of different self-tanners over the last 20 years and usually end up frustrated. My sister is a self-tanning pro and recommended this product. I use it at night after showering instead of my moisturizer. It dries very quickly and looks like a natural tan. After achieving the desired color I can even go a couple of days between applications. I make sure to exfoliate regularly and keep my skin misturized and have never had a problem with streaking. The smell is minimal and can easily be camouflaged with my favorite body spray. The only problem I have is after the first of the summer it is impossible to find in stores so you have to order it ahead of time so you don't run out. The price at Drugstore.com is the same or cheaper than most stores.

80/20 mostly good some downers

by anonymous [Verified Reviewer]

in new bedford, ma on 8/21/08

Pros: Creates Even Tan, Doesn't Clog Pores, Easy To Apply, More brown then gold, Natural Tan

Cons: Fades Quickly, Feels Greasy or Heavy, Musky smell, Uneven Fade

Best Uses: Body, Daily Use, Face, Quick-Fix

Describe Yourself: Value Oriented

Bottom Line: recommended

I'm Puerto Rican so I have olive/tan/brownish skin naturally but I love to be a deep brown color and the sun/tanning is to damaging so I used this self-tanner and was amazed by the color. The color is more of a brownish tan which I like because other tanners are too gold and it does nothing to deepen the color of my complexion and others make you look like an orange. The reason why I only gave it 4stars is because it's not deep brown enough for me so I have to apply it everyday to maintain a decent color and it tends to build up on my arm pits, side of my boobs and inner thighs which then causes it to flake of and appear blotchy. Other then that it's a pretty good product and I would buy again.

I love this stuff!

by Beverly [Verified Reviewer]

in Asheville, NC on 7/10/08

Bottom Line: recommended

Hey, I've been a self tanner user ever since they first came out over 21 years ago. I have been a Mary Kay self tanner for years because I could get it for half price and it was actually good, but then they changed their product recently so I tried this. It is wonderful! I have used them ALL - from the most expensive to the least expensive to everything in between and this stuff is by far absolutely the best! On me, it looks like a great natural tan. Not orange, not splotchy (gotta watch the knees), just overall good color.

Need several coats or look jaundiced

by Deb

in Sarasota, FL on 7/9/08

Pros: Natural after 3 coats, Natural if apply daily, Natural if exfoliate dail, No bad odor

Best Uses: Body, Daily Use, Face

Describe Yourself: Quality Oriented

Bottom Line: recommended

Since the label specifies that it is for "all skin types" desiring a deep, dark tan, I believe it delivers *when applied daily after daily exfoliation*. If you are fair (as I am), expect a yellowish cast following your first shower (hours after application)until you apply another coat or two. (You do, however, have a natural light "tan" a few hours after initial application since it is tinted, giving you some instant color.) Best self-tanner out there for fair skin when applied eveny (wipe all over with a towel a few minutes afterward to make sure!)and daily. I have tried very pricey brands, as well. NO bad odor! Only a "hint" of it up-close (until you shower) so I apply Lotion Potion SPF 15 sunscreen which smells WONDERFUL a few minutes afterward and gives protection as well as a beautiful sheen to skin! Overall, very pleased now that I've got a good ritual going with this product! GREAT for face, too!

I've found you!!

by 80s forever [Verified Reviewer]

in st. louis on 6/27/08

Pros: Even Tan, Not Greasy, Works Quickly

Best Uses: Body, Daily Use, Face

Describe Yourself: Value Oriented

Bottom Line: recommended

I use tis product all year round. I especially like to put it under my moisurizer before bed, and then in the moring my face is tan. I use it again before my moisturizer in the morning under my foundation. Your eyes will "pop" with a pretty tan face! I haven't been able to find this prodcut anywhere this year in St. louis. I sure hope it is always available- it is the BEST!

This product is the best ...

by laura

in sacramento, CA on 6/7/08

This product is the best self-tanner I have ever used. I am new to self-tanners just this year and thought that it was all about those air-brush tanning sprays like Neutrogena which is horrible! With this product I get a VERY natural looking deep (NOT ORANGE) tan that blends so well and also is moisturizing which is great unlike the sprays where you can't put sun-block on until you've applied enough to achieve your desired color which means waiting about 3 hours in-between. Anyway, I highly recommend this product especially for people with olive and a little darker skin tones for a natural look!

I dance professionally ...

by Anonymous [Verified Reviewer]

in Undisclosed on 6/7/08

I dance professionally (ballroom/Latin) and I have tried just about every product on the market. I have to get very tan twice a month. I do not tan easily, and I have to use several coats to get tan enough regardless of what product I use. Because I have to use so much, so often, this is the most cost effective and best product on the market. I do combine it with extra DHA powder, though. There is no alternative as good - Pro-Tan is the most common alternative but that stuff is so abrasive on your skin and also a drippy mess. The other common alternative - Profi-Tan doesn't get me tan at all. This is also the best place to buy Banana Boat. I buy at least 5 or 6 at once every few months.

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Apply to clean, dry skin. Use sparingly around ankles, knees, elbows and hairline. Wash hands with soap and water immediately after use. Allow to dry completely before dressing. Color will develop in 2-3 hours and will last several days. Reapply to deepen or maintain color. For best results, wait at least 3 hours between each application. To maintain your desired shad of tan, reapply 1-2 times a week.